What is special about this course?
The HNC Accounting covers a wide range of accounting concepts and provides you with an excellent grounding in the principles of financial and management accounting using manual and computerised approaches.
It is designed to prepare you for a career in accounting or financial administration.
Special features
- You will study a range of subjects such as economics, law, statistics and communications
- You can study full time or part time to suit your personal and professional circumstances
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
- 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR
- 1 A Level at grade D or above OR
- Alternatively, NC Business OR
- Foundation Apprenticeship in: Accountancy; Business Skills; or Financial Services
- Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply
Access routes
NC Business
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- Graded Unit 1: Accounting
- Management accounting using IT
- Preparing financial statements
- Recording financial information
- Using financial accounting software
- Cost accounting
Optional units may include:
- Business Communication
- Economic Issues: An Introduction
- Business Law: An Introduction
- Payroll
- Marketing: An Introduction
- IT in Business: Spreadsheets
- Creating a Culture of Customer Care
- Company Law: An Introduction
- Personal Enterprise Skills
- Statistics for Business
- Business Contractual Relationships
- Business Accounting
- Managing People and Organisations
- Project Management
Please note that option units available vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time attendance (structured)
- Part-time distance learning (available at Perth College UHI)
- Part-time attendance (unstructured)
If you wish to apply for the distance learning option at Perth College UHI, please include this in your personal statement when completing our online application form.
You will study by way of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in the classroom.
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
- Inverness College UHI - applications for this location are now closed
- Moray College UHI
- North Highland College UHI
- Perth College UHI - September, plus January and other start dates available for distance learning
- Shetland College UHI
Please note: Full-time applications to Perth College UHI, for 2019 entry, are now closed. However, part-time distance-learning applications are still being accepted. If you wish to study full-time please consider one of our other campuses listed above.
Start date
- September
- January and variable for distance learning at Perth College UHI, contact the college for more details
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £6,720 | £6,720 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £448 | £448 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £6,720 | £6,855 |
| Part-time (per HN credit)** | £448 | £457 |
*There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Employment with local organisations as accounting assistants.
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress to the HND Accounting and from there to the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.